Hunting & Fishing Help with 300wm comparison

[miscexpense]

Need a few opinions. I have decided to change up my Bolt action to a 300wm since ill be getting to go on my first Rifle Elk hunt this year. I have been scouring the web for reviews on a few models, but am still not convinced I have all the knowledge to make a decision on what mfg. to go with. My current research list is:
Tikka T3 Lite
Savage 111 long range
Remington 700


Currently, my whitetail hunting rig is a Savage 110 .270. Its a dang fine gun for the purpose it is used. It just lacks the ballistics needed for a long-range 700+ yard shot if needed. If my RPR was not so blasted heavy it could double as a long range hunter. I am more focused on consistent accuracy and durability, while also taking weight into account. I only reload if that helps,
Anyone who could chime in with an opinion or experience feel free, I would greatly appreciate the intel.

 

[Gunfighter14e2]

I've had two used R-700 BDL rack guns in 300wm that I used as donor's. Neither would put the first 3 rds into a quarter at 100yds with either FGMM or hand loads. Pressure bedded one an it was good, floated the barrel in the other an it was good. Topped both with 2.5x8x36 scopes for testing an they were very lite. Then I went stupid after the builds, an added all the tacticool stuff. One I have stripped off all of the "you have to have " stuff an now enjoy knowing, should I have use it for Animals again it won't be overly heavy for humping on a 3-4 day hunt. The other I'd have to pay someone to carry, LOL

 

[miscexpense]

I've had a AAC SD in .308 for some time and just cant seem to get the grouping to tighten up. The BDL and Sendero, were ones I have researched, and was hoping to hear some good things. The Tikka has such a cult following, and for good reason. I personally just have never been behind a Tikka or Sako. Then the Savage, budget accuracy, but knowing if can it stand up to anything past weekend whitetail. I have no experience. Thanks for the reply!

 

[WeiserBucks]

Budget?

 

[miscexpense]

I know you get what you pay for, but I also put quite a bit of my overall budget in to the VX-6. In a nutshell I'm thinking sub $800. Ill still be truing it up, and more often than not replacing the chassis as well. Of course, all of this is situational, if its more and well worth the price, while keeping me from having to machine it. That would be okay too.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Tikka all the way

 

[dirthead1]

Get the Tikka an you'll be good to go. You might have a shooter with the Remmy, and you might have a POS. Been there, done that. Don't overstress it. I went on my first elk hunt in December. I obsessed over gun, cartridge, bullet, etc. Get the Tikka, put a good scope on it, and shoot a LOT before the hunt. You'll be fine.

 

[miscexpense]

I appreciate the help guys. I’m a little anal With this kind of stuff. I guess the fact that I keep tweezers next to my chargemaster says it all. The tikka is what I’m really thinking would be the best.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Get a Tikka, you won't be disappointed.

 

[HOGSJL]

I have an old Ruger M77 tang safety. Had a Hart barrel spun on it and now its very capable.
I have a Rem 700 5R that performs well. It's heavier than I would want to take to the hills so it's on the way out.

Assuming your .270 is a 10 twist it may be out of the question, but you may try the Berger 170 gr. Run the numbers. It is elk medicine if they'll stabilize. I had an 8 twist 270 that shot the 165 gr Matrix bullets. Very good.

 

[Maxduty]

Another vote for the Tikka here. Have a T3 Lite in 300wm that I bought specifically for elk hunting. Light enough to hump around all day and still get out there if needed. Accuracy has been good with multiple brands of factory ammo as well, which is a plus in my book. If the airlines looses my ammo, I can go buy a box from the local sporting goods store and still be confident in my shot.

 

[45.308]

Tikka T3 Super Lite is my recommendation. Selling firearms for over a decade, never had a single QC issue with Tikka, the only manufacture I can say that about. Accuracy out of the box with factory ammo is superb even with factory ammo. But recoil with a 300win will rattle the teeth and this is the only reason I have seen about poor accuracy, most shooters start flinching after a few rounds.

Maxduty said a very profound thing; every season hunters spend 15k+ on an Alaskan hunt to show up with no hand loaded ammo. Make sure you shoot some off the shelf brands.

Good luck

 

[CharlieNC]

Hope you get in a lot of practice to take a 700yd shot. But don't just practice the shot; also practice bipod deployment, getting into a stable position, etc; that is all factors needed to quickly setup for a shot and get the animal in the scope, and adjust the drop. Preparation to shoot is as important as the shot itself.

 

[myronman3]

i think you are selling your 270 short.

but if you really think you need (or want) a new gun, definately tikka out of the ones you listed.

 

[isofahunter]

Use your 270 with good bullets. Went on first elk hunt in 1978 the longrest shot I have witnessed over the years was 382 yards, longest I have taken 147 yards. Shortest 21 yards. Assuming I draw on the 22 will be on another hunt in October.

 

[athanasios23]

Tikka's are great. I really like Sako rifles as well. Have some great offerings. I'm hoping someone does a review of the Christensen arms mesa. Let us know what you end up with.

 

[D. Hargrove]

Tikka then the Remmy....

 

[MTS308]

Tikka's are great. I really like Sako rifles as well. Have some great offerings. I'm hoping someone does a review of the Christensen arms mesa. Let us know what you end up with.

I have a Christensen arms mesa in 308 win. Love it been getting 1/2 moa groups consistently with nosler custom competition and federal gmm both 168gr bthp. I will advise you have to break the barrel in. Averaged 1 to 1.5 inch groups for the first 30 rds or so started really tightening up around 60 rds.

 

[Caveman0101]

Your 270 with a 150gr or so high BC bullet will do the job out to 1000y or so. But anyway, I always like the 700 because there so many aftermarket parts they are super easy to customize.

 

[264win]

The Tikka is the best of the rifles mentioned. That said, all of them will probably need a new barrel and stock to be ready for 700 yds.
Your 270 is a fine choice with quality bullets. Spend your money on any upgrades your 270 needs and on ammo to practice with.

 

[TanktheFrank]

I haven't owned the tikka, but I have had a few remys. The 300 wm I had was an out of the box performer, no truing and only a stock swap. Well, and cerakote. Gen1 5r in a grayboe would stick a 168 vld exactly where I wanted it up to 400. Slight variations up to 800. With that in mind, I'm still taking my bergara 6.5 hmr on my elk hunt instead.